Knutson Construction Services · 15 hours ago
Senior Project Manager – Science & Technology
Knutson Construction is a celebrated company recognized as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee all phases of construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while leading teams and managing budgets.
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Responsibilities
Motivate and lead effective teams to produce results while providing successful oversight and direction for project teams
Be a leader in Knutson’s Zero Incident safety culture to drive compliance and continuous improvement
Effective relationship management with all stakeholders: Owners, Design Teams, Subcontractors, & Knutson employees
Responsible for the overall pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases of a project
Develop and implement the overall construction schedule with the entire project team
Collaborate with estimating and marketing departments during the preconstruction and pursuit phase of projects
Assume responsibility and appropriately administer cost management for each project
Accountable to management for monthly project team meeting (PTM) reporting and accuracy
Schedule and conduct internal and external project meetings in coordination with the project teams
Responsible for oversight of the procurement process by the project team
Accountable to lead and manage project specific QA/QC plans
Independently manage and lead the pursuit of a project with pursuit team and Business Development team
Initiate, grow and utilize professional networks
Actively participate in community and industry events and activities to build professional network and promote Knutson Construction
Manage self-perform trades such as demolition, carpentry, concrete, and masonry scopes of work
Review the performance of Operations employees working on assigned projects and collaborate with the Director of Operations, and General Manager regarding staffing developmental needs and evaluations
Responsible for providing positive and constructive feedback on an ongoing basis to your Operations team members that are on your assigned projects
Effectively lead project teams that deliver 'The Knutson Experience' while complying with Knutson’s standard operating procedures
Participation and completion in scheduled and as-needed safety training, as determined by the company
Qualification
Required
Exemplary commitment to personal integrity and ethical standards
Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and direct reports simultaneously
Lead by example through consistent ethical decision-making that reflects Knutson's core values
Foster and lead a culture of collaboration both internally and externally to strengthen and uphold Knutson's outstanding reputation
Motivate, collaborate, and effectively lead teams to produce results
Effectively build and maintain strong relationships
Demonstrated expertise in leading high-performing teams and managing the complete lifecycle of large-scale, complex Life Science & Technology projects from preconstruction through closeout
Demonstrated ability to manage a dispute resolution process with support from Leadership
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Industry Experience: 10 to 15 years of responsibility for the total execution of large life science and technology construction
Experience in the management of and collaboration with Superintendents, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Support staff
Preferred
Construction-related certifications and additional relevant training are highly desirable
Prior experience in managing self-perform trade scopes is highly desirable
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Performance Based Career Advancement
Medical, Dental and Vision
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Life and Long-Term Disability Benefit with no premium cost to employee
Mentorship Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Flex Fridays
401k w/Company Match
Annual Discretionary Bonus Program
Successful Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Knutson Construction Services
Knutson Construction Services is a construction company providing preconstruction and general contracting services.
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